Occupational Therapist- Acute Care

Occupational Therapist

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and provides evidence-based occupational therapy services for patients of all ages to improve functional independence, safety, and quality of life. Develops individualized treatment plans based on physician referrals, patient assessments, and clinical best practices while collaborating with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team. Occupational Therapist. Acute care patient base. Sign on bonus eligible.

Responsibilities include:

• Evaluating patients and developing individualized occupational therapy treatment plans based on physician referrals, patient assessments, developmental needs, functional abilities, and medical diagnoses.
• Providing age-appropriate occupational therapy interventions designed to maximize independence, functional performance, safety, and achievement of established treatment goals.
• Monitoring patient progress and modifying treatment plans as appropriate, and communicating recommendations to patients, families, physicians, and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Documenting evaluations, treatment interventions, patient progress, and discharge plans accurately and timely in accordance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, and departmental policies.
• Collaborating with physicians, therapists, nursing, case management, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) in accordance with Virginia licensure requirements and applicable federal regulations.
• Providing clinical instruction and guidance to students, new employees, volunteers, support staff, and contract personnel as assigned.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives, program development, peer review, committee activities, staff meetings, continuing education, and department projects.

Requirements include:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) accredited program.
• None. 1 year of clinical experience required for Home Health positions.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia. AHA BLS-certified.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, interpersonal, customer service, critical thinking, organization, and teamwork skills required. Must be able to provide age-appropriate care across the patient population served. Home Health requires ability to travel between patient locations.

Compensation Range: $36.87 - $55.31

Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training